Almost ten years ago when I married into this family I came to know Uncle Butch.
I have always imagined great men such as Winston Churchill, Abe Lincoln, or Albert Einstein as quiet powerful people. These men seem to me to have something that sets them apart more than their achievements. Their taste for life is far more refined then most. They savor what their eyes see, and love what their hearts feel more than me. Uncle Butch was that kind of man.
When I first met Butch he didn't say a lot, just enough. I'll remember Butch for always having the best comments. He did things his way, not to a fault, just with his touch. There isn't a place in his families world that isn't influenced by his life. It could have been a word we didn't know(postprandial), or story of Bill and Butchs' adventures.
On November 12Th 2008 at about 3:00 pm I was told he had past. I know when a person dies only the good things come out, but there were no bad thing about him. He left this world the same way he lived it, quietly with love. The love of a brother, who now has to explore alone , a sister who can still feel his gentle hugs. Niece's who can hear Butch making raspberry noises with his thumb on his nose, wiggling his fingers, a nephew that respected him more than he told him, and little ones still wondering where's Butch? They know he's with the grandma's we loved, but it still hasn't sunk in.
Today is one of those days you feel cold in the shadow he left. Even though your heart is warm with his memories. I know he is sitting somewhere warm (he wasn't much for the cold) talking with the great minds of the past. Have a Snickers bar for me. Your truly missed.
Love Rex
I have always imagined great men such as Winston Churchill, Abe Lincoln, or Albert Einstein as quiet powerful people. These men seem to me to have something that sets them apart more than their achievements. Their taste for life is far more refined then most. They savor what their eyes see, and love what their hearts feel more than me. Uncle Butch was that kind of man.
When I first met Butch he didn't say a lot, just enough. I'll remember Butch for always having the best comments. He did things his way, not to a fault, just with his touch. There isn't a place in his families world that isn't influenced by his life. It could have been a word we didn't know(postprandial), or story of Bill and Butchs' adventures.
On November 12Th 2008 at about 3:00 pm I was told he had past. I know when a person dies only the good things come out, but there were no bad thing about him. He left this world the same way he lived it, quietly with love. The love of a brother, who now has to explore alone , a sister who can still feel his gentle hugs. Niece's who can hear Butch making raspberry noises with his thumb on his nose, wiggling his fingers, a nephew that respected him more than he told him, and little ones still wondering where's Butch? They know he's with the grandma's we loved, but it still hasn't sunk in.
Today is one of those days you feel cold in the shadow he left. Even though your heart is warm with his memories. I know he is sitting somewhere warm (he wasn't much for the cold) talking with the great minds of the past. Have a Snickers bar for me. Your truly missed.
Love Rex
2 comments:
Not so hard after all are ya? I think I met him once, not enough to know him but he sounds like a great man and influence. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We love you guys and are always here for you.
"But our Eternal Father, whose children we are, made possible a far better thing through the sacrifice of his Only Begotten Son, The Lord Jesus Christ. This had to be. Can anyone believe that The Great Creator would provide for life and growth and acheivement only to snuff it all into oblivion in the process of death? Reason says no. Justice demands a better answer. The God of Heaven has given one. The Lord Jesus Christ provided it."
-President Gordon B. Hinckley
Wow Rex, I never knew you were such a good writer! This is such an awesome post. I loved reading it and I'm so sorry for your loss. It sucks when the good ol' guys go. I hope you are all doing well and we love you.
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